Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Massachusetts
Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$69.35/hour
The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Massachusetts is $69.35 per hour. This is 35% higher than the US average of $45.06.
Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages
$69.35/hour
Massachusetts
35% higher than the US average.
$45.06/hour
United States
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
Only Lowell, Massachusetts reports pay data for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. Lowell, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $69 per hour — Lowell, Massachusetts pays 33% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
How does the pay for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?
Delaware pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Maryland ($57) and Connecticut ($54). For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $69 per hour — Delaware pays 12% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $61 | $61 |
| Maryland | $57 | $60 |
| Connecticut | $54 | $55 |
| New Hampshire | $51 | $53 |
| New York | $50 | $56 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $55 |
Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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